The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Charleston, SC 29403's Section 8 Fair Market Rent

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in the 29403 zip code area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,584 to a high of $1,936, with an average of $1,760.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,629, a maximum of $1,991, and an average of $1,810.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,827, peaking at a maximum of $2,233, and averaging at $2,030.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,259, a maximum of $2,761, and an average of $2,510.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,745 to a maximum of $3,355, with an average of $3,050.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year City, State, Zipcode HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Charleston, SC 29403 Low Rent (90%) $1,584 $1,629 $1,827 $2,259 $2,745
Average Rent $1,760 $1,810 $2,030 $2,510 $3,050
High Rent(110%) $1,936 $1,991 $2,233 $2,761 $3,355
2023 Charleston, SC 29403 Low Rent (90%) $1,557 $1,593 $1,800 $2,241 $2,817
Average Rent $1,730 $1,770 $2,000 $2,490 $3,130
High Rent (110%) $1,903 $1,947 $2,200 $2,739 $3,443
2022 Charleston, SC 29403 Low Rent (90%) $1,332 $1,359 $1,548 $1,944 $2,493
Average Rent $1,480 $1,510 $1,720 $2,160 $2,770
High Rent(110%) $1,628 $1,661 $1,892 $2,376 $3,047
2021 Charleston, SC 29403 Low Rent (90%) $1,053 $1,116 $1,269 $1,620 $2,115
Average Rent $1,170 $1,240 $1,410 $1,800 $2,350
High Rent (110%) $1,287 $1,364 $1,551 $1,980 $2,585
2020 Charleston, SC 29403 Low Rent (90%) $882 $1,008 $1,143 $1,485 $1,953
Average Rent $980 $1,120 $1,270 $1,650 $2,170
High Rent(110%) $1,078 $1,232 $1,397 $1,815 $2,387
2019 Charleston, SC 29403 Low Rent (90%) $747 $882 $1,017 $1,350 $1,764
Average Rent $830 $980 $1,130 $1,500 $1,960
High Rent (110%) $913 $1,078 $1,243 $1,650 $2,156


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